new toy

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by wullie

Going from what I'm reading I take it yer man has a minted terrano that's looked after rather well

shhh, he might be listening, youll get him going on wax oil and rust prevention

oh yeah, forgot about those points Briggie

Do I have authority to make a dud account then?

[firebobby]

Originally Posted by AlexD333

shhh, he might be listening, youll get him going on wax oil and rust prevention

Don't forget the axle stands

[wullie]

Can anyone help me with how I'd be able remove this monstrous beast and be able to use the hazard switch as I've a flip screen from my old car I'd like to use :-)

[jims-terrano]

The later models have the conversion panel fitted with a separate switch and single din head unit. The same panel is often offered on fleabay for stupid money. Have a word with CNCFABS or one of the other people breaking on here to see if they have the panel and switch.

[AlexD333]

If you buy the "facia" you can get a haz button off a primera if I remember right. Or just make a flick switch ect (no it doesent need to flash for mot)

I think you might need to do some wire splicing, just get a switch, and test which two are the haz button wiring, I think it was brown and black if I remember right (only 8 to choose from)

Then you can design whatever you want.

[AlexD333]

You will need the audio connector adaptor too, trying to find a pic

[jims-terrano]

Think you have to be carefull with hazard switch wiring, someone post a while ago that cut the wires to fit an ordinary switch and it led to all kinds of electrical problems.

[wullie]

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

The later models have the conversion panel fitted with a separate switch and single din head unit. The same panel is often offered on fleabay for stupid money. Have a word with CNCFABS or one of the other people breaking on here to see if they have the panel and switch.

Yeah I'd spotted what looked like a conversion panel on eBay for around £115 for a silly wee bit o plastic with the switch built in to it lol

Think it's going to have to be something that I'll look into and find a proper way to fit one

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by wullie

Yeah I'd spotted what looked like a conversion panel on eBay for around £115 for a silly wee bit o plastic with the switch built in to it lol

Think it's going to have to be something that I'll look into and find a proper way to fit one

Lol yep that sounds about right. I got mine at trade for about 65 quid I think, still huge cost, then we made a flick switch off the correct two cables.

[firebobby]

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

The later models have the conversion panel fitted with a separate switch and single din head unit. The same panel is often offered on fleabay for stupid money. Have a word with CNCFABS or one of the other people breaking on here to see if they have the panel and switch.

Mine is a 2005 and has the old stereo setup.

[trophymick]

This is mine, got rid of the dinosaur.



I used a black plastic chopping board and one of these switches.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3905857772...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

You'll need a single DIN converter lead , check the plugs at the back of your radio.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Alm...item2c914e5f6e

Make up a cardboard template to fit the hole, once you're happy with the fit transfer if to the chopping board, then mark out the hole for the single din radio.

Have a look where my radio is fitted, near to the bottom of the chopping board.
There is a reason for this, it will become apparent when you come to do yours.

I chose a radio without a CD player (it has a USB slot and input for i-pods etc) and it is a shallow unit due to this.

The hazard lights work by connecting the GREEN/RED wire to the BLACK wire via the switch.

The hazard light plug into the back of the standard radio is the BROWN one, the DIN fitting is the WHITE plug.

[wullie]

Got my new head unit just waiting on the cables and switch then I'll be in action lol, seems a decent enough unit for little money :-)

[AlexD333]

Nice work dude, keep us posted with pics

[trophymick]

Originally Posted by wullie

Got my new head unit just waiting on the cables and switch then I'll be in action lol, seems a decent enough unit for little money :-)

Cracking unit, and no CD's cluttering the car.
I think I paid £50 for mine but I have seen them cheaper since I bought it.

I also got a micro USB stick, it doesn't stick out of the radio much so less chance of catching it. If you look at my picture you'll see the USB stick under the cover to the right, the cover almost closes, but not quite!

Micro USB:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingston-Tec...895205&sr=1-12

[Banshee]

I've just read this from front to back and I'm stunned that Rustic hasn't commented yet

Alex, you killed me with your idea 21 year old Terrano owner!!!!!